Analysis of a Speech by Elizabeth Gilbert
One of my favourite TED Talks is the one given by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the international bestseller Eat Pray Love. In her talk, Gilbert speaks about the fears and frustrations of those who pursue a creative life, especially during those moments of angst when the creative juices are not flowing, and offers some advice and […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 56) – Cicero
“In an orator … we demand the acuteness of a logician, the profundity of a philosopher, the diction of a poet, the memory of a lawyer, the voice of a performer in tragic drama, the gestures, you might almost say, of an actor at the very top of his profession. Here, then, are some of […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 55) – Tony Kahn
“When I speak, I speak as if I’m talking to someone I love very dearly, and I am telling them something of great importance. I want them to hear it from me, be it good or bad. And when you hear me, that’s what you hear: me telling someone I love, something very important.” Tony […]
Preparation vs Procrastination
In this blog post from 6 September 2010, Seth Godin raises a question that all public speakers face at one time or another. Am I ready? It’s a fair question. But it can lead to procrastination. Being prepared is one of the most important things that a speaker can do. It helps a presentation run smoothly […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 54) – Keith Hancock
“Oratory is dying; a calculating age has stabbed it to the heart with innumerable dagger-thrusts of statistics.” Keith Hancock
A Public Speaking Alphabet
Audience alphabet Fitting that it comes first. The most important part of any speech. A speech is for the audience and about the audience. Always. alphabet Books alphabet There are so many resources available these days for public speakers. Invest a small amount of money in yourself and pick some up. Here are three of […]
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 44) – Oscar Wilde
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 39) – Dorothy Sarnoff
“Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.“ Dorothy Sarnoff
Making it Stick: Be Concrete
This is Part 4 of a seven-part series on making speeches and presentations memorable. It is based on the book Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath. Today I want to talk to you about planned initiatives to streamline functionalities in inter-departmental communications, thereby capitalizing on synergies and maximizing shareholder value. Wait a minute. […]
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